Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how VHCC compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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VHCC reports the liberal arts general studies program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VHCC report a median salary of $27,593 a year. This is below $37,636, the median for all majors at VHCC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VHCC, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $5,500 in student loans. This is below $8,153, the typical median for all majors at VHCC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $120 | $900 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at VHCC are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Highlands Community College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts general studies majors at Virginia Highlands Community College.
This liberal arts general studies program at VHCC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 123 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 59 |
VHCC granted 123 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
VHCC awarded 59 degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (95%).
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